So you moved to Canada as a new immigrant! Congratulations. It isn’t easy moving to another country, especially if you are from a different cultural background. But you immigrated [ … ]
Careers
How an HR Strategy Contributes to Today’s Companies
by Ronda Payne
Hard-working people make companies successful, and that’s why human resources management (HRM) is essential to keeping a company running smoothly and efficiently. Interestingly, many people see human resources management [ … ]
Should I Choose a Financial Planner or a Financial Advisor and What’s the Difference?
by Ronda Payne
Financial services professionals are a regular part of life for many Canadians. Whether it’s your daily bank account, an inheritance, an ongoing savings program, life insurance or a company [ … ]
Why Take the Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP)
by Ronda Payne
In the insurance and financial management world, being able to care for all of a client’s needs is essential to building stable and lasting relationships. The Life Licence Qualification [ … ]
Gaining Work Experience in Canada
by Ronda Payne
Chances are you came to Canada (or are considering it) because you wanted a better life, wished to reunite with family members or had a job opportunity. However, not [ … ]
Human Resources Activities to Positively Influence the Workplace
by Ronda Payne
Workplace culture is one of the biggest factors considered by potential hires, aside from job description, pay and other factors. This is the case for an obvious reason: no [ … ]
Why an Elder Planning Counselor Designation is the Ideal Addition for Financial Planners
by Ronda Payne
Guiding people through their various financial life stages is part of being a financial planner, but as those clients mature and approach retirement, what kinds of specific needs do [ … ]
Working as an Outsourced Bookkeeper
by Ronda Payne
When the top 10 factors for employee job satisfaction are considered (as noted online by Forbes and other websites), three stand out: appreciation to the employee from the company [ … ]
Why Financial Advisors Should be More Proactive
by Ronda Payne
Into every life a little rain must fall and nine times out of ten, that means there is a financial aspect to the concern or milestone. It happens to [ … ]
The 6 Steps to Becoming a Certified Dental Assistant
by Ronda Payne
If, instead of pretending to be a doctor, or setting up a school house, you dreamed of dentistry when you played as a child, there are still plenty of [ … ]
The Pluses and Minuses of Moving for Your Job
by Ronda Payne
Loving your job is great and something many people might envy, but what happens when your dream job ends up being on the other side of the country, or [ … ]
Labour Trends to Watch in Canada in 2019
by Ronda Payne
With news reports about General Motors’ Oshawa plant closing (at the end of 2019) and fears around the security of Canada’s dairy sector (given the United States anticipated entry [ … ]